Description

3-(1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde derivative featuring an imidazole heterocycle, serving as a versatile and high-value building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique bifunctional structure, combining an aldehyde group with an imidazole ring, makes it a critical precursor for constructing complex molecules with tailored electronic and binding properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting enzyme inhibition where the imidazole moiety can act as a coordinating group.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Used to create sophisticated chelating ligands for metal-organic catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, conductive polymers, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Chemical Biology Probes: Serves as a scaffold for synthesizing fluorescent tags or activity-based probes for studying biological processes.
• Academic & R&D Laboratories: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	391668-64-7
Molecular Formula	C10H8N2O
Molecular Weight	172.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(3-Formylphenyl)-1H-imidazole; 3-(1H-Imidazol-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 3-(2-Imidazolyl)benzaldehyde; 3-Imidazol-2-ylbenzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(1H-imidazol-2-yl)-; 1H-Imidazole-2-carboxaldehyde, 3-phenyl- (related); AI3-04335; CTK8G7235
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 3-(1H-Imidazol-2-Yl)-Benzaldehyde is manufactured and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and purity for research and production applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay purity and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for traceability and reliability, making us a trusted partner for critical synthetic workflows.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of bulk quantities and to minimize repeated exposure to air.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.